Computer computer network hardware, types of networks and topologies notes

Use the following links to write short notes on the following and use diagrams where possible.

Network Hardware;
Hub, Switches, Modem, Bridges, Cables, Routers, Gateway, Multiplexors, NIC, Repeaters,
http://computernetworkingnotes.com/comptia-n-plus-study-guide/network-devices-hub-switch-router.html

http://www.igcseict.info/theory/4/hware/

http://blog.teachbook.com.au/index.php/computer-science/networking-2/networking/

Networks Communications channels
twisted pair, fibre optics, coaxial cables, wireless LANs
http://fcit.usf.edu/network/chap4/chap4.htm

http://www.slideshare.net/kummathikala/communication-channels-and-types

http://what-when-how.com/data-communications-and-networking/communication-media-data-communications-and-networking/

Network Types,
LAN, WAN, MAN, SAN, VLAN, PAN,
http://education-portal.com/academy/lesson/types-of-networks-lan-wan-wlan-man-san-pan-epn-vpn.html#lesson

http://www.codesandtutorials.com/networking/basics/computer_network-types.php

http://compinfopro.com/types-of-network-pan-man-wlan-san-can-dan/

Network topologies
http://www.ianswer4u.com/2011/05/network-topology-types-of-network.html#axzz3HuXdcPtW

http://www.studytonight.com/computer-networks/network-topology-types

Write further notes on the following;

• Host, server, and client computer
• Grid computing vs distributed processing http://www.jatit.org/distributed-computing/grid-vs-distributed.htm       http://computer.howstuffworks.com/grid-computing.htm
• Ethernet vs Peer-to-peer network

Further network types notes

• Internet, extranet, intranet, VPN

Notes on wireless technologies using suitable diagrams advantages and disadvantage of each

• Wifi
• Wimax
• Bluetooth
• Infra-red
• RFID

http://www.slideshare.net/angelgdiaz_ut/conducted-and-wireless-media

http://www.awirelesslife.com/wireless.html

http://www.cs.gsu.edu/~adhungel1/csc1010_f10/slides/Chapter09.pdf

http://www.rfidc.com/docs/introductiontowireless_standards.htm

Video on Wifi 

http://education-portal.com/academy/lesson/medium-range-wireless-communication-wi-fi-hotspots.html#lesson

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Egxq00V0b1Y

Wifi and wimax notes
http://www.slideshare.net/MihirVora1/wifi-and-wimax
Write further  notes on the following;
Network operating system

• it definition
• functions
• examples

http://pluto.ksi.edu/~cyh/cis370/ebook/ch04b.htm

Cloud computing

• Definition of cloud computing
• how cloud computing functions and describe it main features
• the models/services of cloud computing
• Advantages and disadvantages of using cloud computing
• examples of cloud computing application or users.
• Common social / ethical issues arising from using cloud computing services.

http://www.slideshare.net/ProfEdge/introduction-to-cloud-computing-23970527

http://www.explainthatstuff.com/cloud-computing-introduction.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYGQcmZUTaw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJncFirhjPg